Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails & Nature Walks
Explore the best kid-friendly hiking trails & nature walks options for kids and families in Pismo Beach
Pismo Creek Estuary
Visit this great place for kids and families!
Beach Foot Trail
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Monarch Butterfly Grove
Seasonal habitat of many butterflies. Eucalyptus tree–filled grove with thousands of monarch butterflies in late October through February.
Meadow Creek Trailhead
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Pismo Preserve
Docent-led nature hikes, runs & rides. 900-acre nature preserve open to the public for docent-led hikes, runs, bike rides & horse rides.
Chumash Park
Play equipment, basketball court & trail. Green space featuring 2 playgrounds, picnic areas, a basketball court & a nature trail.
Oceano Dunes Natural Preserve State Park
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Dinosaur Caves Park
Oceanfront park atop rocky bluffs. A grassy lawn, playground & walking trails mark this 11-acre park situated atop oceanfront bluffs.
James Way Park
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Rancho Grande Park
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South Palisades Park
Ocean bluff retreat with picnic tables. Elevated park area offering picnic tables, a 1-mi. walking trail & unobstructed views of the sea.
The Bluffs trailhead
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Bob Jones Trail Head
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Cave Landing
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Shell Beach Bluff Trail
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Sycamore Crest Trail
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Johnson Ranch Trailhead
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Johnson Ranch Open Space
Mainstay for hiking & mountain biking. Well-known option for hiking & mountain biking, with a variety of trails & scenic views.
Irish Hills Natural Reserve
Miles of hiking & biking trails. Large natural area featuring diverse habitats & 8+ miles of trails for hiking & mountain biking.
Big Falls Trailhead
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Salinas River Walk
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